Seeking Donations to Benefit Local Agencies and Schools!<\/strong> Students from the Foundations of Social Work Practice class are collecting non-perishable food items to benefit local community agencies assisting families living in shelters. Items that appeal to children are in particular demand such as paper products and toiletries Additionally, school supplies and children\u2019s books are being collected on behalf of a local elementary school. Collection bins will be placed in the University Center Commuter Lounge, Residence Halls, University Bookstore, and Stroud 101 from Friday, November 14 to Tuesday, December 3. For more information, please call John Kraybill-Greggo, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of sociology, social work and criminal justice at 570-422-3844 or email jkgreggo@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Celebrate the Holidays at ESU!<\/strong> Please join President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., and your friends and colleagues as we celebrate the winter season with the following events, open to all:<\/p>\n ESU\u2019s McMunn Planetarium Hosting Double Feature Sky Show, at 7:00 PM and Second Show at 8:00 PM, Friday, December 5 in the McMunn Planetarium in the Warren E. \u201955 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center. \u201cLong Winter Nights\u201d explores the sights of the local evening skies during this time of year while \u201cPassport to the Universe\u201d explains the location of our planet and solar system in the vast cosmos. The program is open to the general public. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12 or seniors over 60. Tickets are available now at http:\/\/quantumnew.esu.edu\/museum\/?page_id=23<\/a>. No tickets are available at the door. Programs are suitable for children but be advised that the planetarium will be quite dark during the sky show and feature show. The planetarium can also be reserved for group programs catering to all ages. Special group rates are available. To inquire about group programs call 570-422-2747 or email emooney2@esu.edu<\/a>. A schedule of planetarium shows for the fall 2014 semester is posted at www.esu.edu\/planetarium<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5 K Jingle Bell Walk\/Run Event at 9:00 AM, Saturday, December 6 in Front of Zimbar Building<\/strong>. Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM in the lobby of Zimbar. Participation fee is $20 with dri-fi t-shirt or $10 without shirt. All proceeds will benefit the student PDS Scholarship Fund. Register online or mail registration form and check to: c\/o Maryellen Mross, East Stroudsburg University, Office of Field Experiences & Partnerships 200 Prospect Ave., Stroud 214 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. For more information, contact Maryellen Mross at 570-422-3413 or mmross@esu.edu<\/a>. Visit the PDS 15 year celebration website to stay informed about the symposium and other monthly events and celebrations at www.esu.edu\/pds15<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 PM Sunday, December 7, 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 PM\n
Cultural Events<\/h2>\n
\nWinter Choral Concert<\/strong>
\nA Cappella Ensemble Concert Choir
\nJames Maroney, director Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.
\nSunday, December 7, 7:00 PM Winter Band Concert University\/Community Concert Band Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWinter Band Concert<\/strong>
\nUniversity\/Community Concert Band Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nStudent Voice\/ Piano Recital<\/strong>
\nStudents of James Maroney and Betsy Buzzelli-Clarke Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n